No strange things are allowed to evolve!

The battle he just fought with his subordinates not only fully proved this point, demonstrating that he indeed possesses the ability to grant others formidable combat power, but also indirectly confirmed that he has probably now fully awakened.

Such a clearly higher-level superpowered being could very well actually kill them, so how could they not be afraid?

However, they still appeared disdainful on the surface, seemingly looking down on this half-finished product that had just emerged from the lower layer of pupae.

But this bluff did not intimidate Jiang Shu.

Faced with this group of superpowered individuals who appeared menacing and made threats from time to time, Jiang Shu could easily see through their bluster.

They are actually afraid, but they are driven to resist by the things that have been brainwashed and filled into their minds, even if it is a desperate resistance.

That makes things much easier.

With the help of fear, even if relying solely on Saeko's ideological education is unlikely to be effective, it is not difficult for Jiang Shu to turn enemies into friends by personally taking action.

All you need to do is build trust first, then instill more advanced ideas in them, making them realize that what they used to insist on was wrong.

We don't need to worry about what happens next; they'll convince themselves. After all, no one would be martyred for a wrong idea, and the fear of death will help them accept a new way out, especially if that way out is a more correct one.

The only challenge is how to build trust when there are adversaries and different positions.

If there is preconceived hostility, then Jiang Shu's charm will not have any effect. Therefore, she cannot be as easily moved as she is when dealing with researchers who are patriotic but have been oppressed, professional soldiers who have witnessed the corruption of the empire and are willing to do whatever they want, or experimental subjects who are in the same situation as Jiang Shu.

We need a completely new approach to deal with these brainwashed and stubborn individuals.

Seeing that Jiang Shu remained silent and the resistance army had no reaction, they assumed that their mentor must have a good plan and quietly waited for instructions. However, the garrison was becoming impatient.

"Hey! You're 369, right?"

Jiang Shu looked over and saw that the person speaking was a strong, shirtless man.

His muscles were incredibly defined, every inch of them bulging and muscular, and his body fat percentage was shockingly low. You could tell at a glance that he was terrifyingly strong.

Jiang Shu had noticed this person before; he was the only one among the group of superpowered individuals who had never shown any fear.

Who is this?

The leader of the rebel mutant squad was very perceptive. Upon seeing this, he immediately came to Jiang Shu's side and whispered, "This is Subject 88, nicknamed Bear Tank. He is also the leader of their superpower squad."

He is incredibly strong, as you can tell, and his invincible strength comes from his muscles, which are denser than steel. He is like a humanoid Gundam. Legend has it that he can withstand not only the bombardment of intercontinental ballistic missiles, but even X-rays cannot penetrate his muscles.

It's quite shameful to admit, but even with your enhancement, we still can't do anything to him. Neither physical attacks nor telepathy can get to him. The only good news is that he can't do anything to us even with our enhancements.

It is precisely because he is standing in front of us that we are at a stalemate.

"Red Tank?"

"No, it's a bear tank."

“OK, Xiong Tank.” Jiang Shu nodded, already having a plan in mind.

Is he not only the captain of the second-level superpower squad of the garrison, but also the backbone who can turn the tide for them?

That would make things much easier.

Thinking of this, Jiang Shu stared at the other person and quickly saw the two lines on the other person's body.

Then, he paused, a barely perceptible look of shock flashing across his face.

But he quickly calmed down, coughed twice, and nodded to Xiong Tank: "That's right, I am 369. If you don't want to call me that, you can call me Führer. I can handle it."

"Hmph." Bear Tank scoffed.

Jiang Shu didn't take it to heart and asked with a hint of admiration, "I heard that you alone could stop my entire army that I've strengthened. You're quite impressive."

"As expected, it was influenced by you." Xiong Tank's suspicions were confirmed, and he immediately mocked, "I knew it, how could these half-finished products have a defense comparable to mine?"

Although his words were full of disdain for the superpowered individuals in the resistance, he also acknowledged Jiang Shu's abilities in a factual manner.

While they acknowledge it, it's only from the perspective of an opponent.

"But as you can see, although your subordinates have become very strong with your help, or rather, have gained power that does not belong to them, they still cannot overcome me. As long as I stand here, you will not be able to take another step forward."

The towering Xiong Tank looked down at Jiang Shu with utter contempt, not even giving him a second glance.

"Before the higher-ups have any plans to destroy this area, I advise you to take your people and retreat obediently, lock yourself back in the lab, and you might still survive."

otherwise...

Even if your people manage to survive the explosion, barely clinging to life, will they be able to withstand the corrosive effects of nuclear radiation like I have? I'm very curious about that.

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Jiang Shu showed no fear, but instead asked curiously, "Are there nuclear bombs buried in the laboratory?"

Xiong Tank smiled slightly: "It's made for troublemakers like you."

“But things have come to this…” Jiang Shu said regretfully, “It’s really difficult for us to go back.”

"Then let's be prepared to die together." Bear Tank thought for a moment, then shrugged: "Oh, no, I won't die, it's you guys who will die."

Just then, the usually arrogant superhumans behind Xiong Tank couldn't contain themselves any longer and asked in a panic, "What about us...?"

Xiong Tank felt somewhat embarrassed because the resistance fighters behind Jiang Shu, whether they were superhumans or ordinary soldiers, didn't even flinch when they heard about the nuclear bomb.

Unexpectedly, their own people showed their fear first.

He immediately turned around and angrily rebuked, "Bastard! Isn't it something to be proud of to die for the Empire and the Emperor?"

"this..."

The superpowered individuals dared not utter a single word of objection, but it was clear that none of them wanted to see this situation unfold.

The same applies to ginger.

He smiled and suddenly said, "That kind of lose-lose situation is something neither of us wants to see, is it? So I have a suggestion that I think might solve our problem."

"Oh?" Bear Tank raised an eyebrow: "Tell me about it."

Jiang Shu didn't get straight to the point. Instead, he asked, "I can tell you look down on my soldiers. Do you think they only have the power to confront you because of me, which makes you feel very frustrated about your current situation?"

"Hmph." Xiong Tank snorted coldly, but didn't deny it, only asking, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

“What I mean is,” Jiang Shu stroked his chin, “how about we have a fair duel? If I lose, I’ll take my people back; if you lose, you let us pass. That would be considered as you doing your best, and no one can say anything about it, how about it?”

Bear Tank was taken aback.

Seeing that he still seemed hesitant, Jiang Shu continued to drop the bombshell: "I can tell you that my ability is only useful to other people; I cannot enhance myself."

Sure enough, the bear tank fell for the trap.

"really?"

“Of course, I have no reason to lie to you.” Jiang Shu nodded. “Besides, even if it’s not true, isn’t it just another way of creating a stalemate? It’s pointless, isn’t it?”

After a moment's thought, Xiong Tank decided it was fine.

The worst-case scenario is just a different way of stalemate; anyway, I never shush.

However, the resistance fighters became somewhat worried.

They initially thought Jiang Shu was holding back, planning to strengthen himself before using his trump card, but they didn't expect that Jiang Shu, being a healer, couldn't heal himself and was unable to strengthen himself.

Doesn't this mean falling behind at the starting line?

However, given Jiang Shu's importance to them, they did not object.

In short, the worst-case scenario is being killed by a nuclear bomb. Everyone dies for the same ideal, which is a worthy death, a martyrdom, and there is nothing to be afraid of.

With this in mind, they became determined and decided to stick with Jiang Shu to the very end.

The bear tank itself is a proud warrior.

From the eyes of the rebels, he could clearly sense that there was nothing in the eyes of some of his own soldiers, which made him feel a vague unease.

Should these things... even be in the sight of a traitor?

At the same time, Jiang Shu said, "Let's find a secluded place to begin."

Xiong Tank snapped out of his daze and frowned: "Why can't it be right here?"

Jiang Shu shrugged: "No matter who loses, I'm sure neither of them would want others to see them in such a sorry state. Anyway, I believe you won't renege on your promise. Of course, if I lose, I won't cheat either."

The gleaming eyes of the rebels kept flashing through Xiong Tank's mind, refusing to leave. As if possessed, he nodded: "Alright, I'll trust you this once."

After saying that, the two walked one after the other to a corner not far away where no one could see them, leaving the two forces to continue their standoff.

"I'm telling you, you're not going to lure me away and then let your men break through, are you?" Xiong Tank warned. "I hope you don't have that kind of plan."

"Don't worry, I'm not that kind of person." Jiang Shu waved his hand dismissively. "Besides, we can hear anything that's happening over there, can't we?"

"Then..." Bear Tank tentatively accepted the idea and got into position: "Go..."

But before he could finish speaking, Jiang Shu clapped his hands.

The next moment, a figure flashed by.

"You even brought backup?!" Xiong Tank was initially startled, but then sneered, "How ridiculous! How could I trust someone like you? But you think two people can..."

But before he could finish speaking, he froze and began to tremble when he saw the person's face clearly.

"Tian...Tiansuo?"

Tadokoro, equally overwhelmed with emotion, exclaimed, "Kuma... I thought I'd never see you again!"

"What...what's going on?"

Jiang Shu took two steps forward, patted the stunned Xiong Tank on the shoulder, and said to himself.

"Bear Tank, number 88, male, but identifies as female. Beneath his strong exterior lies a girlish heart, yearning to be conquered by a powerful man. Before being contained by the Divine Might Research Institute, he had a first love named..."

Xiong Tank's eyes gradually widened.

"Tasho Koji!"

Chapter 271 Taking Down

"No...please stop talking..."

Upon hearing Jiang Shu's words, Xiong Tank seemed to be greatly stimulated, and his emotions suddenly became uncontrollable.

He showed extreme resistance to what Jiang Shu said.

His reaction seemed to say, "If you say another word, I'm going to go crazy."

Yes, of course that's how it is.

Because in this country where everyone is chauvinistic, people like Xiong Tank are absolutely unacceptable and intolerable to the world.

Because of the sacrifice, Jiang Shu was able to see his original wish and suffering, and thus knew how difficult his journey had been.

From the age of three, Xiong Tank showed extraordinary talent.

While his peers were still playing house in kindergarten, Bear Tank was already playing sumo wrestling to release his ever-abundant energy.

Since no one would play with him, he would go and run into trees by himself.

To this day, a legend still circulates in the kindergarten where he graduated: a five-year-old muscleman once broke the century-old cherry blossom tree in the center of the kindergarten courtyard.

As he grew older, Xiong Tank became more and more robust.

If he was just an ordinary muscleman before the age of ten, then after the age of ten, he began to develop in the direction of a humanoid Gundam.

At this point, he was no longer satisfied with fighting inanimate objects, such as trees or rocks. He began to make a name for himself in the talent-rich delinquent community of Yamato Island.

Of course, while it may be said that he was just beginning to show his talent, he actually reached the top very quickly.

Even as a primary school student, he was hailed as the strongest high school student in Yamato, becoming a legend in the delinquent world and known as "the 1.98-meter-tall black bear".

Normally, if a child doesn't study well at a young age, parents would worry anywhere in the world. But fortunately, Xiong Tank's parents are very supportive of him. They think there's nothing wrong with their child being a delinquent, since he can make many friends. Compared to the first ten years of his life when he was unusually withdrawn, at least it will bring him more smiles.

Xiong Tank's parents had good intentions, but they never expected that Xiong Tank, who had long lacked friends, would be completely incapable of distinguishing between good and bad friends, which inevitably led him to make bad friends.

Before making bad friends, Xiong Tank spent his days fighting and living a life of burning books and burying scholars alive, but after making these bad friends, everything changed.

He was in a relationship too early.

Despite Xiong Tank's repeated insistence that he had simply realized his true self, his parents were absolutely certain that his bad friends had led him astray and instilled some terrible ideas in him.

Because the person he was dating in his early years wasn't a girl.

This time, his parents finally couldn't take it anymore.

They can accept that Xiong Tank comes home covered in injuries and tells them that he beat up some damn bastard today, leaving him bruised and battered.

But no matter what, it was unacceptable that at the age of twelve, the 1.98-meter-tall Xiong Tank would skip home with his little schoolbag on his back and tell them that his deskmate, Tadokoro, had given him another little flower that day, and that they had also shared their lunch.

Then she ran to the kitchen and began preparing the next day's bento box herself.

This finally made his parents realize that something was wrong with their child, and they decided to seek help from a psychologist to guide and correct him.